Here we are in a December world full of snow so crunchy that it sets Miss 15’s teeth on edge. The bunny and the chickens, including a gorgeous new rooster, are warm in their insulated places, and our older dog Rex has graciously allowed young Sparky a (small) place in the barn. Inside, our fire […]
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Fundamentals of Literature: A Study Guide
Although there are many ways of studying literature in the homeschool, all of them should, to some extent, involve discussions of fundamental concepts such as conflict, character, theme, structure, point of view, and moral tone. Whether one uses a textbook, reads novels, stories, and poems, or focuses on writing, understanding these fundamentals is essential to […]
Examples of High School Records for Multiyear, Literature-Based History Courses
At one point I was asked exactly how I recorded my teens’ Canadian history studies for their university admission records. I could see no other way to answer the question than to cut and paste the relevant sections from their comprehensive records, which makes this article incredibly long. Hopefully it will benefit some of you. […]
A Homeschooling Essential—How Should We Then Live?
There are many good books and a few great ones but only a handful that should be read by all Christian homeschooling parents and teens. How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer is one of them. Beginning with the Romans, Schaeffer traces the history of Western thought right up to the present. Yes, even […]